Jamshedpur: State government is planning to set up a model school in every block of East Singhbhum. District education department officials have been directed to select nine primary schools in nine blocks for this purpose.
Education department sources said a state level meeting of the headmasters and school management committees of these schools is going to be held soon on the said plan.
The selected schools will get more teachers through fresh deputations. They will also get additional funds of Rs 1.75 lakh. The fund will be utilized in purchasing various necessary items including sports kits for the students, sources said.
Sources said the model schools will get better basic infrastructure and resources.
Special attention will be given on school building, teachers, library, laboratory, maths kits, Internet facility, drinking water facility, toilets, parks and renovation, sources said.